Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

Pettibone; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Pettibone is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and enhance our Quality Management System in Baraga, Michigan. This hands-on role focuses on refining processes, tightening quality practices, and driving improvements in manufacturing quality and efficiency.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a salary between $95,000 and $115,000, and a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM).

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality management or related manufacturing role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• ISO 9001 knowledge and lean manufacturing quality practices.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with supplier quality, inspections, audits, and metrics.
• Leadership and problem-solving with a hands-on approach.
• Proficiency with quality management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing improvement and maintenance of our QMS, including supplier QA.
• Oversee product quality from incoming materials to finished equipment.
• Identify quality issues, root causes, and implement lasting solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Kaizen.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Evaluate supplier performance and strengthen inspection processes.
• Lead equipment testing and final machine checkout team.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Quality management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pettibone is hiring a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to join their Operations Team in Baraga, Michigan.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on quality leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working with others to make things better.

With a Quality Management System already in place, you'll focus on building upon that foundation—refining processes, strengthening quality practices, and driving meaningful improvements in manufacturing quality and operational efficiency.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $95,000 - $115,000 annual salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage (employee and family plans available).
• Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and volunteer time---just to name a few).
• Full-time Monday – Friday position (8am-4:30pm).
• Great onboarding program combined with a team-oriented, fun work environment.

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Lead the ongoing improvement and maintenance of our Quality Management System (QMS), including supplier quality assurance.
• Oversee product quality throughout manufacturing, from incoming materials to finished equipment.
• Identify quality issues, determine root causes, and implement lasting solutions to production, supplier, warranty, and customer concerns.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and employee training.
• Monitor quality performance, track key metrics (KPIs), and identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Evaluate supplier performance, conduct quality audits, and strengthen inspection processes.
• Lead the equipment testing and final machine checkout team, continuously improving processes and performance.
• Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and other teams to solve problems and improve operations.
• Help build a workplace culture where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are part of everything we do.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

• 10+ years of experience in quality management, a lead manufacturing engineering role, or a related manufacturing role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field is required.
• Project Management Certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001 standards, and lean manufacturing quality practices.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis using tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with supplier quality, inspections, audits, and quality performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Proficiency with quality management software and Microsoft Office.

ARE YOU READY

to help us make great equipment even better?